55 Christmas Balls to Knit

Get ready for the latest and greatest from knitting sensations Arne and Carlos, who return with their new book 55 Christmas Balls To Knit. Its packed with traditional patterns that are primarily meant for baubles but can be adapted for hats, mittens or even sweaters if you fancy the challenge. Featuring classic deer designs with accents of traditional red and white, these balls will add a hint of class to your trees, leaving you with that warm, fuzzy feeling for sure. * Let's Get Crafting * Inspired by traditional Norwegian patterns, 55 Christmas Balls to Knit (RRP 14.99) is sure to be another hit for crafting superstars Arne and Carlos. Each design is easy to create and ideal for the tree, mantelpiece or table. Patterns can also be adapted make hats, mittens and sweaters. * Craft Focus * Dec 11 I really like this book. The designs are all based on the same basic ball with varied, mainly traditional designs and are quite quick and easy to knit. You should be familiar with knitting in the round and in 2 colour knitting to be comfortable with these patterns as there are no instructions on how to knit, just a few pages on special techniques used in the book. I knitted in double knittting pure wool on 3mm needles and have produced some nice results. The balls are quite big when finished, over 2 inches in diameter so if you want to hang a lot on your Christmas tree you would need quite a big tree. I liked the little snippets of interesting facts and background to the designs and the photos were lovely, each ball is photographed individually. I will definitely be making more for next Christmas.-"Kate", Amazon * Customer * Autumn 2013 Who doesnt love Christmas decorations? Now, Norwegian knitwear design stars, Arne and Carlos, bring fun-filled holiday crafting to knitters everywhere with their ornamental balls. Theyre easy to knit, easy to stuff and once knitters get started they wont want to stop. Inspired by traditional Norwegian patterns, each ball is a one-off handmade creation ready to become a holiday heirloom. They are ideal for the tree, wreaths, mantels, centerpieces and window dressings, and make ideal yuletide gifts for friends and family. This book is bursting with creativity and inspiration, with one set of instructions and 55 patterns. Pick up your needles and start knitting! We say: This book contains 55 original hand-knit ornaments for the festive period. With step-by-step instructions, how-to tips and recommended techniques, who says men cant knit? * Craft Focus *

Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison, Norwegian and Swedish respectively, established their design company ARNE & CARLOS in 2002. Drawing on traditional Scandinavian influences and the natural environment, they create original and striking knitwear, and work with such prestigious fashion designers as Comme des Garons. Arne and Carloss creative base is their eclectic farm in Norway, where they absorb the rich tradition of Scandinavian arts and crafts while exploring their own knitwear inspirations. Visit their website www.arnecarlos.com

Introduction 7 Materials, Techniques and Basic Instructions 10 It will be Christmas soon 33 Children's Mittens 41 Out on Your Skis, Life's Sure to Please 47 Tradition 53 A Ski Sweater 57 Christmas Greenery 63 December 23: Little Christmas Eve 69 The Night before Christmas 77 Christmas Goodies 85 Hearts 91 The Choir of Angels 99 Religious Motifs 103 Animals & Birds 111 Reindeer 121 Lights 129 A Christmas Journey 135 Conclusion - The Twelfth Day 139